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Inserted with bacterial genes that allow them to survive otherwise deadly doses of toxic herbicide.Inserted genes from the bacterium Bacillus Thuringiensis that produces an insect-killing pesticide called Bt-toxin in every cell of the plant.

The IAASTD report concluded that current GMOs do not reduce hunger &amp; poverty, do not improve nutrition, nor do they facilitate social and environmental sustainability!

Herbicide Tolerant crops are inserted with bacterial genes that allow them to survive otherwise deadly doses of toxic herbicide.

When a senior scientist from the Russian Academy of Sciences fed female rats GM soy, starting two weeks before they conceived, and continuing through pregnancy and lactation, more than 50% of the offspring died within 3 weeks. Of the offspring whose mothers who ate non-GM soy, only 1 in 10 died within the same time period.[I.V.Ermakova, “Genetically Modified Organisms and Biological Risks,” Proceedings of International Disaster Reduction Conference (IDRC) Davos, Switzerland August 27th – September 1st, 2006: 168–172; and Irina Ermakova, “Genetically modified soy leads to the decrease of weight and high mortality of rat pups of the first generation. Preliminary studies,” Ecosinform 1 (2006): 4–9.]

About GM Crops

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AboutGenetically Modified Foods<br />

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What are GMOs?<br /> When a gene from one species (eg. bacteria) is artificially introduced into a different & often unrelated species (eg. cotton), a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is formed. <br />An example: <br />A gene from a fish was put into a tomato<br />

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“The Andhra Pradesh Government has advised farmers not to allow animals to graze on Bt cotton fields after four institutes reported the presence of toxins in them.”<br />The Hindustan Times, 17 June 2007<br />

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FDA declares GMOs no different<br />“The agency is not aware of any information showing that foods derived by these new methods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.”<br />“Statement of Policy” May 29, 1992<br />Food and Drug Administration<br />

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The proposed Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill<br />This Bill will allow quick clearance of GM crops by just a handful of people.<br />

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In India, labeling is NOT possible since most <br />foods are not packaged. <br />Consumers will lose their Right of Choice<br />

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In Andhra Pradesh, 3000 villages with 6 lakh farmers have adopted ORGANIC farming and have saidNO to Pesticides and NO to GM <br />

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What can you do?<br />Sign a letter to the Prime Minister of India to stop the proposed BRAI Bill - www.iamnolabrat.com<br />Spread the word at your school, college or workplace.<br />You can use this presentation.<br />Get more information on GM, follow us on:<br />Twitter- @LEAFinitiative<br />Facebook- www.facebook.com/theleafinitiative<br />Number - +91 9594024202<br />

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The future of our agriculture and food is in our hands.. Act NOW!<br />